# Valley Forge National Historical Park - Valley Forge tours and visiting information, compared

> Independent guide to Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania: free entry, hours, the trolley,
> the Encampment Tour, what happened in 1777-78, getting there from Philadelphia, and tours sold on GetYourGuide.
> Not affiliated with the National Park Service, The Encampment Store, any tour operator or GetYourGuide.

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## Verified facts: Valley Forge National Historical Park

- Entry is free: no entrance pass or fee; all park facilities are free. America the Beautiful passes are not sold here (NPS, Fees & Passes).
- Grounds open every day, 7 AM to 30 minutes after sunset. Visitor Center daily 9 AM-5 PM, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day (NPS).
- Free 19-minute orientation film every half hour, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (NPS).
- Trolley tour: 90 minutes, run by The Encampment Store, March-December; 2026 prices $24 adults, $22 students/seniors 62+/military, $14 children 11 and under; reserve by phone 610-624-5010 (NPS).
- Encampment Tour: 10-mile driving loop, 9 stops, about 20 minutes to 2 hours (NPS).
- About 3,500 acres, about 30 miles of trails, about two million visitors a year (NPS).
- Address: 1400 North Outer Line Drive, King of Prussia, PA 19406. SEPTA buses 125 and 139. About 20 miles from Philadelphia (NPS).
- 19 December 1777: more than 12,000 soldiers and about 400 women and children marched in; more than 1,500 log huts; no battle; nearly 2,000 died of disease (influenza, typhus, typhoid, dysentery), two-thirds in March-May; Baron von Steuben trained the army; marched out 19 June 1778 (NPS).
- Pennsylvania's first state park (1893); a national park since 4 July 1976. Encampment 250 runs 19 December 2027 to 19 June 2028 (NPS).

## Tickets and tours listed on this site

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- Valley Forge Half-Day Tour from Philadelphia (48 N 12th St, Philadelphia) - from $149 per person, 4 hours 30 minutes, how it runs: Guided, van from Philadelphia; rated 5.0 from 64 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/valley-forge-tour-from-philadelphia/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/driving-tour-of-valley-forge-national-park-from-philadelphia-t420471/
- Valley Forge Private Driving Tour (Pickup in Philadelphia) - from $745 per group, 4 hours, how it runs: Private car and guide; rated 5.0 from 14 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/valley-forge-private-driving-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/valley-forge-private-driving-tour-t39133/
- Museum of the American Revolution Ticket (101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia) - from $27 per person, Own pace, 2 days, how it runs: Self-guided museum; rated 4.8 from 113 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/museum-of-the-american-revolution-ticket/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/philadelphia-american-revolution-museum-skip-the-line-entry-t243697/
- History, Highlights and Revolution Walking Tour (Signers' Garden, Chestnut St) - from $45 per person, 2 hours 30 minutes, how it runs: On foot, museum demonstration; rated 4.9 from 467 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/philadelphia-history-revolution-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/philadelphia-old-city-history-walking-tour-t409158/
- Revolution and the Founders History Tour (Independence Visitor Center) - from $29 per person, 2 hours, how it runs: On foot with a historian; rated 4.7 from 651 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/revolution-and-founders-history-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/philadelphia-revolution-and-the-founders-history-tour-t447526/
- Revolutionary Walk Through Historic Old City (302 Arch St) - from $36 per person, 1 hour 30 minutes, how it runs: On foot, outside the sites; rated 4.8 from 234 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/revolutionary-walk-old-city/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/philadelphia-revolutionary-walk-through-historic-old-city-t245017/
- Independence Mall: Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross, Christ Church (Betsy Ross House, Arch St) - from $39 per person, 2 hours 30 minutes, how it runs: On foot, church entry; rated 4.9 from 30 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/independence-mall-liberty-bell-christ-church/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/independence-mall-liberty-bell-betsy-ross-christ-church-t797858/
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historic District (Independence Visitor Center) - from $25 per person, 1 hour 30 minutes, how it runs: On foot, outside only; rated 4.9 from 88 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/historic-district-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/philadelphia-guided-walking-tour-of-historic-district-t696727/
- Museum of the American Revolution Guided Tour (101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia) - from $60 per person, 1 hour, how it runs: Guided, before opening; rated 5.0 from 3 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/museum-of-the-american-revolution-guided-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/philadelphia-museum-of-the-american-revolution-guided-tour-t398494/
- Philadelphia Private Driving Tour (Pickup in Philadelphia) - from $695 per group, 4 to 8 hours, how it runs: Private car and guide; rated 5.0 from 28 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/philadelphia-private-driving-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/city-of-philadelphia-private-driving-halffull-day-tour-t39130/
- Walk the Path to Independence for America's 250th (127 Spruce St, Philadelphia) - from $35 per person, 1 hour 30 minutes, how it runs: On foot, small group; rated 5.0 from 5 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/tours/path-to-independence-americas-250th-walk/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/philadelphia-l60/most-charming-colonial-tour-society-hill-to-old-city-t1144466/

## Guide pages

- https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/guides/valley-forge-tickets/ - Do you need tickets for Valley Forge? Entry is free in 2026. Here is what does cost money: the trolley, guided tours from Philadelphia and the audio tour.
- https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/guides/how-long-at-valley-forge/ - How long do you need at Valley Forge? Plans for 1 hour, a half day and a full day, plus the 10-mile Encampment Tour stop by stop, by car, foot or bike.
- https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/guides/valley-forge-trolley-tour/ - The Valley Forge trolley tour in 2026: 90 minutes, $24 for adults, the full schedule, how to book by phone, and how it compares with tours from Philadelphia.
- https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/guides/what-happened-at-valley-forge/ - What happened at Valley Forge in 1777-78: the march-in, the huts, nearly 2,000 deaths from disease, von Steuben's drill and the army that marched out in June.
- https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/guides/philadelphia-to-valley-forge/ - How to get from Philadelphia to Valley Forge, about 20 miles: driving routes, SEPTA buses 125 and 139, the bike trail, and guided tours with pickup.
- https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/guides/is-valley-forge-worth-it/ - Is Valley Forge worth visiting? Who will love it, what to expect, a half-day plan, what guests say, and the best way to see it from Philadelphia.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-26: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/blog/valley-forge-america-250-2026/ - How Valley Forge marked America's 250th and its own 50th year as a national park, what is still on this year, and the Encampment 250 dates ahead.
- 2026-10-26: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/blog/valley-forge-winter-2026-27/ - Valley Forge in winter 2026-27: park and Visitor Center hours, holiday closures, trolley dates, the March-In and Washington's Headquarters.
- 2026-10-26: https://valleyforgenationalhistoricalpark.com/blog/valley-forge-fall-foliage-2026/ - Valley Forge fall foliage in 2026: when the colour peaks, the best trails and loops, trolley dates through November and a guided half day from Philadelphia.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Valley Forge needs no tickets: entry is free. Only the trolley and private or guided tours cost money.
- No battle was fought at Valley Forge; the deaths were from disease, and most came in spring, not in the coldest weeks.
- The trolley tour is not sold on GetYourGuide; it is booked by phone with The Encampment Store.
- The guided tours listed here start in Philadelphia, about 20 miles away.

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